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Preparatory Lesson One

1. forty

2. fifteen

3. a hundred and fifteen

4. three hundred and eighty

5. three thousand four hundred and eighty

6. twenty a

7. thirty b

8. fourteen d

1. four eight two six three four

2. seven two one five o six

3. six nine seven double two four

4. five six four three eight o

1.nineteen eight y-two

2. nineteen eighty-seven

3. nineteen seventy-one

4. fourteen ninety-two

5. ten sixty-six

6. eighteen thirty-two

1. the fourteenth of July

2. the second of October

3. the twenty-third of March

4. April the tenth

5. the thirty-first of January

1. thirty-two High Street

2. a hundred and fifty-two Piccadilly

3. forty-eight Sutton Road

4. eighteen Bristol Square

1. nine thirty

2. ten -five

3. eleven ten

4. three fifteen

5. six forty-five

1. Doctor Smith

2. Saint Thomas

3. Bond Street

4. Mrs. Archer

5. Eton Avenue

6. Eden Square

1. C-H-E-S-T

2. D-I-Z-Z-Y

3. F-L-O-W-E-R

4. J-O-K-I-N-G

5. L-E-M-O-N

6. Q-U-I-E-T

7. W-A-V-E

8. G-R-E-A-T

1. Don't go.

2. I can't see.

3. It isn't true.

4. I'll tell you.

a. Dr. Blake wasn't born until 1934.

b. I'll see you at nine forty-five.

c. She doesn't live in Oxford Street.

d. You weren't with us on the twenty-first of May.

e. I'd like to phone Eastleigh, that's E-A-S-T-L-E-I-G-H. Six eight two double four eight.

f. Mrs. Jones has an appointmen t at eight am.

g. A northeast wind will bring rain to the London area tomorrow.

Now listen carefully.

Look at Practice 1. Put number 3 in box A. Put number 6 in box B. Put number 7 in box C. Now add the numbers.

Look at Practice 2. Put number 8 in box A. Put number 2 in box C. Put number 1 in box B. Add the numbers.

Look at Practice 3. Put number 7 in box B. Put number 2 in box C. Put number 4 in box A. Add the numbers.

1. Does she work in a supermarket?

2. Does she work in a bank?

3. Does he work in a chemist?

4. Does he work in a big shop?

5. Does she work in a hotel?

6. Does she work in a shoe shop?

7. Does he work in a shoe shop?

My name's King.

How do you spell that?

K-I-N-G. I live in Hampstead.

How's that spelt?

H-A-M-P-S-T-E-A-D.

What do you do for a living?

I'm a journalist.

Really? Do you like it?

Yes, I do. It's very interesting.

Woman: This is John, Mother.

Mother: How do you do?

John: How do you do?

Woman: John's a journalist.

Mother: Are you? Do you like it?

John: Well, it's alright.

Hello, where are you from?

Oh, I'm English.

Really? Which part do you come from?

Well, I live in London, but I was born in Manchester.

Oh!

Can you speak French?

A little.

Where did you learn it?

At school.

Can you speak any other languages?

I'm afraid not.

1. shirt

2. skirt

3. socks

4. shirt and tie

5. blouse and skirt

6. pants and shirt

7. shoes and socks

8. shoes, socks and pants

9. pants, shirt and socks

10. skirt, blouse and sweater 02

1. key

2. toothbrush

3. comb

4. key and door

5. table and chair

6. toothbrush and comb

7. bicycle and tire

8. comb, toothbrush and key

9. bed, table and chair

1. letter

2. show

3. something

4. read

5. cigarettes

6. taxi

7. book case

8. none

9. magazine

10. any

11. policeman

12. policewoman

1. shoes

2. shut

3. window

4. lamp

5. bottle

6. refrigerator

7. newspaper

8. purse

9. clothes

10. bed

11. plate

12. stove

13. radio

14. first

15. second

16. third

17. fourth

18. fifth

1. talking

2. another

3. listening

4. worrying

5. glasses

6. holding

7. walking

8. pointing to

9. looking at

Preparatory Lesson Two 1

01 1. eighteen

2. ninety

3. seventeen

4. seven hundred and eight

5. seventy-eight

6. a hundred and eighty

7. fourteen

8. seventy-six

9. fifty

10. sixty-five

11. a hundred and twelve

12. twenty-three

13. forty-five percent

1. twenty-five

2. thirteen

3. fifteen

4. sixteen

5. six hundred and fifty

6. a hundred and eighteen

7. five and a half

8. four five three double one nine

J-K-X-E-Y-A-I-G-H-V-W-R

1. S-A-D

2. J-A-M

3. F-R-Y

4. R-E-D

5. B-R-E-N-T

1. twelve fifteen

2. twenty-five past two

3. a quarter to five

4. half past ten

5. a quarter to nine

6. It's about twenty past one.

7. It's almost a quarter to two.

8. It's almost eleven.

9. It's exactly four.

10. It's nine thirty.

Robert: Hello, I'm Robert. What's your name?

Sylvia: My name's Sylvia.

Robert: Are you French?

Sylvia: No, I'm not. I'm Swiss.

Ronnie: Where do you come from?

Susie: From Switzerland.

Ronnie: What do you do?

Susie: I work in a travel agency.

Ronnie: Do you? I work in a bank.

Tony: Who's that girl over there?

George: Which one?

Tony: The tall one with fair hair.

George: That's Lisa.

Tony: She's nice, isn't she?

Frank wants a new jacket. He and Sally see some in a shop window. Frank: I like that brown one.

Sally: They're cheaper in the other shop.

Frank: Yes, these are more expensive, but they're better quality. Sally: Let's go in and look at some.

Kurt: Georgina ...

Georgina: Yes?

Kurt: Would you like to come to the cinema this evening? Georgina: Oh, that would be lovely.

Kurt: Fine. ... I'll call for you at about six o'clock.

Peter and Anne are at a party.

Anne: Who's that man over there?

Peter: That's Tim Johnson.

Anne: What does he do?

Peter: He's an airline pilot.

Anne: That's an interesting job.

Peter: Yes, but airline pilots spend a lot of time away from home. Anne: They see a lot of interesting p1aces.

Peter: Yes, but they have a lot of responsibility.

Anne: Well, they earn a good salary, don't they?

Peter: That's true. But they have to retire when they are quite young.

1. kitchen

2. sink

3. under

4. over

5. beside

6. tea kettle

7. chair

8. curtain

9. plant

10. above

11. left

12. right

1. lying down

2. reading

3. drinking

4. milk

5. typing letter

6. turning on

7. water

8. turning off

9. light

10. making

11. eating

12. bone

13. cooking

14. someone

15. finished

1. son

2. friend

3. wife

4. husband

1. want

2. hungry

3. tired

4. bedroom

5. thirsty

6. dinner 05

1. living room

2. wall

3. above

4. behind

5. TV

6. radio rug

7. floor

8. under

9. door

10. corner

11. between

1. wait for

2. bus

3. sleep

4. hot

5. cold

6. dirty

7. look

8. happy

1. to be about

2. weather

3. housewife

4. garden

5. automobile

6. mechanic

7. show

8. outdoors

9. winter

10. summer

11. indoors

12. spring

13. flowers

Preparatory Lesson Three

1. seventeen

2. seventy

3. a hundred and forty-eight

4. two thousand and seventy

5. three thousand four hundred and ninety-two

6. twenty-one

7. thirty-nine

8. four hundred and twenty-two thousand

9. three hundred and six

10. nineteen thousand

11. ninety thousand

12. two hundred and twenty-two thousand two hundred and twenty-nine

13. a hundred and forty-six thousand

14. thirty-eight thousand

15. two thousand six hundred and sixty

16. five hundred and four thousand

17. a hundred and eighty-five thousand six hundred and sixty

18. twenty-three percent

(A television advertisement)

Do you want a new dress, a coat, a pair of shoes? See what you can order from your Easyway Catalogue. Now fill in your Easyway shopping list. You can find women's sweaters on Page 4. You can find women's shoes on Page 7. You can find men's suits on Page 13. Now women's coats, Page 5. Men's coats, Page 15. Children's coats, Page 55. Men's trousers, Page 14. Baby clothes,

Page 40. Children's dresses, Page 44, Men's sweaters, Page 16. Children's shoes, Page 60. Look at the Catalogue. You can find clothes for all the family. Welcome to Easyway Shopping. We'll send you another catalogue next month.

Joanna: Where did you go yesterday?

Frank: I went to Croydon.

Joanna: Did you go shopping?

Frank: No, I went for an interview.

Joanna: Oh, did you get a job?

Frank: Yes, I got a job as a Management Trainee.

Joanna: Fantastic.

Angela: How did you get on in your exam?

Bob: I failed.

Angela: Oh, I am sorry. What are you going to do now?

Bob: I'm going to take it again, of course.

Angela: When are you going to take it?

Bob: I'm definitely not going to take it until next year.

Assistant: Good morning.

Tim: Good morning. Would you have a look at this watch, please? It doesn't keep good time.

Assistant: Yes, of course.

Gaby: Let's have a party.

Edward: What a good idea. When shall we have it?

Gaby: What about Saturday evening?

Edward: Fine, and where shall we have it?

Gaby: In your flat.

Edward: Oh, you know what my landlady's like. She won't let us have a party there.

Gaby: Let's ask Doris. Perhaps we can have it in her flat.

My husband and I don't like the schools in our area. We don't think the teachers are very good, and the children don't learn very much. Some children at these schools can't read, it's terrible. Go to the schools and look: the children fight; some of them even smoke and drink. No, our children can have a better education at home with us. After all, we are both teachers.

1. object

2. get dark

3. music

4. grow

5. sunshine

6. bright

7. place

8. electricity

9. coffee

10. evening

11. relax

12. expensive

13. cheap

14. repair

1. someone

2. chase

3. brush

4. teeth

5. throw out

6. sharpen

7. homework

8. bathroom

9. run

10. warm

11. trash

12. go to bed

1. more

2. below

3. on the left

4. egg

5. next to the last

6. shelf

7. pillow

8. pair of

1. put

2. sheet

3. lying down

4. eye

5. using

6. smiling

7. older

8. couch

1. family

2. father

3. mother

4. husband

5. pair of shorts

6. tree

7. backyard

8. son

9. daughter

10. sister

11. flowers

12. sun

13. cloud

14. children

15. call

16. supper

17. time

Preparatory Lesson Four

1. Los Angeles to Chicago: two thousand and fifty-four

2. Houston to Miami: one thousand one hundred and ninety

3. Detroit to New York: six hundred thirty-seven

4. Miami to Los Angeles: two thousand six hundred and eighty-seven

5. Detroit to Houston: one thousand two hundred and sixty-five

6. New York to Los Angeles: two thousand seven hundred and eighty-six

7. Houston to New York: one thousand six hundred and eight

8. Chicago to Miami: one thousand three hundred and twenty-nine

9. Detroit to Chicago: two hundred and sixty-six

10. Chicago to Houston: one thousand sixty-seven

1. Cairo: five million four hundred thousand

2. London: six million nine hundred thousand

3. New York: seven million

4. Tokyo: eight million five hundred thousand

5. Sao Paulo: twelve million six hundred thousand

6. Peking: nine million

7. Bombay: eight million two hundred thousand

8. Moscow: eight million eleven thousand

1. one dime

2. one nickel and one penny

3. one quarter and one dime

4. two nickels

5. two quarters and a penny

6. two dimes and a penny

7. two dimes and two nickels

8. two pennies, two nickels and two dimes

9. one penny, one nickel and two dimes

10. two quarters, two nickels and two dimes

—Do you like my new shoes?

—Oh, yes. Aren't they smart?

—Thank you.

—Did you remember to get the bread?

—Well, I remember walking past the Baker's shop.

—But you forgot to get the bread.

—I'm afraid so. I don't remember you telling me to get it.

—Well, I certainly did. In fact, I reminded you to get it at lunch time.

—I've run out of money.

—How much money do you need?

—Oh, about ten pounds.

—Can't you make do with five pounds?

—No. That's not enough.

Speaker: Welcome to our conference, ladies and gentlemen. Can you tell me where you come from? First, the girl over there with the fair hair. Your name's Lisa, isn't it?

Lisa: That's right. I'm Lisa. I come from Germany. I'm German. Speaker: Thank you, Lisa. Now the tall man with the black hair. Is your name Tony?

Tony: That's right. I'm Tony. I come from Italy. I'm Italian. Speaker: Welcome, Tony. And now, the small girl on the left. What's your name?

Francoise: Francoise.

Speaker: And where do you come from?

Francoise: I'm French. I come from France.

Speaker: Welcome to the conference, Francoise. And now it's time for coffee. Can you please come back in half an hour?

Speaker: Now the coffee break is over. We have people from ten different countries here. Please write their countries and nationalities. You know Lisa and Tony and Francoise.

1. Lisa comes from Germany. She's German.

2. Tony comes from Italy. He's Italian.

3. Francoise comes from France. She's French.

4. Carmen comes from Spain. She's Spanish.

5. Hans comes from Holland. He's Dutch.

6. George comes from Brazil, He's Brazilian.

7. Ingrid comes from Sweden. She's Swedish.

8. Maria comes from Venezuela. She's Venezuelan.

9. Skouros comes from Greece. He's Greek.

10. Ahmad comes from Egypt. He's Egyptian.

1. dictionary

2. to clean house

3. cleaning lady

4. housewife

5. different

6. younger

7. older

8. sheet

9. blanket

10. easy chair

1. to drink with

2. to eat with

3. youngest

4. oldest

5. busiest

6. heaviest

7. sharpest

8. to the left

9. to the right

1. sell

2. ice cream

3. ice cream cone

4. cents

5. lady

6. park

7. bench

8. typist

9. office

10. story

11. next

1. little

2. student

3. teacher

4. draw

5. beautiful

6. adult

7. children

Preparatory Lesson Five

1. a nickel

2. two nickels

3. a dime

4. two dimes

5. a quarter

6. two quarters

7. three nickels

8. three dimes

9. three quarters

10. five dimes

11. a dime and a nickel

12. two pennies and a nickel

13. two dimes and a nickel

14. two dimes and two nickels

15. two pennies and a quarter

16. two dimes and two quarters

17. two nickels and two quarters

18. three dimes and two quarters

19. two nickels and three quarters

20. a dime, a nickel and a quarter 2

Assistant: Good afternoon. Can I help you?

George: Have you got any envelopes, please?

Assistant: Yes, here you are.

George: Thank you. How much is that?

Assistant: Fifty pence, please.

George: Thank you.

George: How much is that?

Assistant: Fifty pence, please.

Instructor: George gives the assistant a pound. How much change does he get?

George wants a bottle of aspirins, a tube of toothpaste, and a film for his camera. He can buy all of them at his local chemist's. He's talking to the shop assistant. Listen.

George: I'd like a bottle of aspirins, please.

Assistant: A large one or a small one?

George: A large one, please.

Assistant: That's eighty-seven pence.

George: And a tube of toothpaste. A large one.

Assistant: That's fifty-six pence.

George: Oh, yes. And a film for this camera. Twenty exposures. Assistant: Hmmmm. Twenty exposures. That's one pound seventy-two.

George: Right. Here you are. Five pounds. Thank you very much. Assistant: Don't forget your change, sir.

—What kind of money do you have in England?

—Oh, we have pounds and pennies.

—What coins do you have?

—The fifty-pence's the biggest, and the halfpenny is the smallest. —Really? In America, the biggest is the fifty-cents, and the smallest is the cent. When do you start school?

—Five.

—Really? How interesting! What sports are popular?

—Well, lots of people play tennis and football.

1. Something's cooking on the stove.

2. Something's chasing a cat.

3. Someone's brushing his teeth.

4. Someone's throwing out something.

5. Someone's watching a dog and a cat.

6. Someone's sharpening a pencil.

7. Someone's shutting a door.

8. Someone's cleaning her house.

9. Someone's cooking some food.

10. Someone's opening a window.

11. Someone wants to do his homework.

12. Someone's looking out of a window.

13. Someone's wearing glasses.

14. The stove's hot.

15. Two people are outside.

16. Someone's in the bathroom.

17. The door's closing.

18. The cat's running fast.

19. Someone's in the kitchen.

20. Someone's too warm and is opening a window.

21. Someone's too cold and is doing something.

22. Someone's throwing out the trash.

23. A man is watching someone who's outside the house.

24. We don't want these animals in the house.

25. Someone wants clean teeth.

26. Someone wants a clean house.

27. Someone wants a sharp pencil. 28. Someone wants hot food.

29. Someone's sitting down outdoors.

30. Someone's brushing his teeth before going to bed. Lesson 1

—Hello, I want a cab.

—OK. What address is it?

—1120 East 32nd Street.

—Right. The cab will be there in a few minutes.

—What's your job?

—I'm an accountant.

—Oh! Do you enjoy it?

—No. I don't really like it. It's boring.

—Where do you come from?

—Indonesia.

—Oh! Which part?

—Jakarta.

—Really?

—Can you speak German?

—Yes, I can. I speak it very well.

—Where did you learn it?

—I lived in Germany when I was a child.

—What else can you speak?

—Well, I know a little Italian.

—I think a businessman should be good-looking. —No, I don't agree.

—Would you like a drink?

—No, thank you. I don't drink.

—Are you sure?

—Yes. I'm quite sure. Thank you very much.

—What about a soft drink then?

—Oh, alright. Lemonade would be fine.

—Thank you very much for the meal.

—Not at all. I'm glad you could come.

—You must come and have a meal with me some time. —Yes. That would be nice.

—Have you heard about the Prime Minister?

—No.

—She's gone to China!

—Really!

—How do you spell interesting?

—I-N-T-E-R-E-S-T-I-N-G.

—Thank you very much.

—Would you mind passing the salt, please?

—Certainly.

Tim talked to Harry about the lecture.

Harry: What did you think of the lecture?

Tim: I thought it was very interesting.

Harry: Did you really?

Tim: Yes, didn't you?

Harry: Certainly not. I thought he talked a lot of rubbish.

Tim: So you think you know more than he does.

Harry: Well, take coal for instance.

Tim: What about it?

Harry: Coal won't become important again.

Tim: Why not?

Harry: It's too dirty. They won't be able to find people to work down coal mines in the future.

Tim: They'll invent new kinds of machinery.

Harry: Nonsense. The only sort of power they'll use in the future is atomic power.

reporter from a local newspaper is interviewing some students on the subject of students and money.

Reporter: Excuse me. Are you a student?

Student 1: Yes, I am.

Reporter: Forgive my asking you, but do you have to take a part-time job in the ho1idays?

Student 1: Not really. My parents are fairly well off so I get an allowance from my father.

Reporter: You're lucky, aren't you?

Student 1: I suppose so.

Reporter: What about you? Are your parents wealthy?

Student 2: No, certainly not.

Reporter: Do you work during the holidays?

Student 2: Well, last Christmas I did two weeks as temporary postman, then in the summer I spent four weeks fruit picking, and I do a bit of baby-sitting, so I manage.

Reporter: Thank you.

My name is Robert. I am eighteen years old and I am French. I am not married. Sylvia is small and fair. She is seventeen and she is a student.

The tall boy with fair hair is eighteen years old and he comes from Sweden. He works in a record shop. The small boy with dark hair is seventeen. He is Spanish, but he does not live in Spain. He lives in France. He works in a hotel.

Lesson 2

—I think a doctor should be a friendly person.

—Yes. I agree.

—Would you like something to drink?

—Just coffee, please.

—Are you sure?

—Quite certain. Thank you.

—What are you doing in New York?

—I'm writing a story for YES magazine.

—I see. 04

—What are you doing in Cairo?

—I'm visiting my parents.

—Really!

—Why are you visiting HongKong?

—I'm just on holiday.

—Why are you in London?

—I'm here on business.

—Oh.

—Thanks a lot for putting me up.

—That's OK.

—Do come and see me when you're in New York.

—Sure. That'll be great.

—Have you heard the news?

—No.

—There's been a terrible air crash.

—Oh dear! Where was it?

—A town called Banford.

—Excuse me, how do you say that word, C-U-S-T-O-M-S? —Customs.

—I see. Thank you.

—Would you like some more potatoes?

—I'm sorry I can't manage any more. Thank you.

Male: Pubs? You must have good people. If the people are good, the pub will be good.

Male: You must have a good landlord, and people with a sense of humor behind the bar. If the landlord is bad, the pub will be bad. Female: I love old pubs. If it's one of those modern places, I won't go in.

Male: And a good pub must have good beer. If the beer's no good, people will look for another place.

Female: I won't go if there isn't a garden. I have children, and if the pub doesn't have a garden or family room, we can't go in.

My grandfather used to have a beautiful gold pocket watch. He wore it on a fine gold chain across the front of his waistcoat, and when I was small he promised to leave it to me in his will.

"When I'm gone," he said, "this is going to be yours."

Unfortunately that will never happen now. About three months ago, my grandfather came up to London to visit us. The first Sunday morning after he arrived, my youngest son said he wanted to go to the park.

"We'll do better than that," said my grandfather, "we'll go and feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square." So off they went. They got home about tea-time and my grandfather was looking very upset.

"My watch," he said, "it's gone. Someone must have stolen it while we were feeding the pigeons."

My name is Daniel. I am French. I live in a small town. I work in a

hotel, but I do not live in the hotel. I live with my parents. My home is near the hotel, so I walk to work every day.

There is some sugar, there is some coffee and there is a lot of tea, but there is not much jam. There are some tomatoes, but there are not any eggs or biscuits and there is not much milk. So we want jam, eggs, biscuits and milk.

Lesson 3

Jurg: Mrs. Scott ...

Mrs. Scott: Yes?

Jurg: I'm afraid I've had an accident.

Mrs. Scott: Oh, dear, what's happened?

Jurg: I've spilt my coffee.

Mrs. Scott: Never mind. Here's a cloth.

Klaus is using the launderette for the first time.

Klaus: Excuse me, do you know how this works?

Housewife: Yes. Put the washing inside ... shut the door ... the money goes in here, then when the machine starts you have to put the soap powder in through here.

Klaus: Is that all?

Housewife: Yes, you don't have to do anything else until the machine stops.

Klaus: Thank you.

Terry: Frank's getting married.

James: Is he really?

Terry: Yes he is.

James: I don't believe it.

Terry: It's true.

James: Who's he marrying?

Terry: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.

James: Good heavens ... where are they going to live?

A: Do you love me?

B: I'm very fond of you.

A: Yes, but do you love me?

B: Uh ... You mean a lot to me.

A: Why won't you answer my question?

B: What question?

A: Do you love me? Come on! I want to know.

B: I care for you very deeply. You know that.

A: That isn't the same thing!

B: What kind of answer do you expect?

A: The truth! I want the truth!

B: How can I possibly answer such a question?

Do you remember Sally Green, the swimming star? She was the girl who broke all the records at the last Olympics. Where is she now? Last week our reporter, Tom Parker, went to see Sally in her Californian home.

Tom: Is it true that you don't swim at all now?

Sally: I'm afraid so. I'm too old.

Tom: But you are only twenty!

Sally: That's too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn't win. So I'd rather not swim at all. Tom: But don't you enjoy swimming?

Sally: I used to, when I was small. But if you enter for big competitions you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6 am to go to the pool. I had to train before school, after school and at weekends. I swam thirty-five miles every week!

Tom: But you were famous at fifteen. And look at all those cups. Sally: Would you like to polish them? It's true that I have some wonderful memories. I enjoyed visiting other countries, and the Olympics were very exciting. But I missed more important things. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming. What can I do now?

There is a small shop at the end of our road. I buy my newspaper there every Sunday. This is the only shop that is open on a Sunday, so it is always very busy. They sell milk, eggs, biscuits, tea and coffee. You can get aspirins, toothpaste or a writing pad there. It is a nice little shop.

This evening I am going to the cinema. I sometimes go with Beatriz, but this evening I am going alone. Beatriz is nice, but she talks a lot and when I go to the cinema I like to watch the film. The film I am going to is an old one, but it is very good. It is a Hitchcock film.

Lesson 4

Sophie: Here's some coffee.

George: Oh, fantastic ... er ... is there any sugar?

Sophie: Sugar ... yes, of course ... here you are.

George: Thanks ... er ...

Sophie: What's the matter now?

These: Er ... are there any chocolate biscuits?

Sophie: No, there aren't.

George: Oh ...

Kathy: Where do you live?

David: Near Victoria Station.

Kathy: In a flat or a house?

David: In a flat. Houses are terribly expensive.

Kathy: What's your flat like?

David: It's small and the building is old, but it's comfortable. It's very near my office.

Christine: When did you buy that new necklace?

Libby: I didn't buy it. It was a present.

Christine: Oh, who gave it to you?

Libby: A friend.

Christine: Anybody I know?

Libby: Don't ask so many questions.

Tom and Anna saw a film yesterday.

Tom: It was exciting, wasn't it?

Anna: Yes, it was.

Tom: Charles Bronson was good, wasn't he?

Anna: Yes, he always is.

Tom: I thought the girl was good too.

Anna: Did you?

Eustace: What are you doing?

Luanda: I'm packing.

Eustace: Why?

Luanda: Because I'm leaving.

Eustace: You're not.

Lucinda: Yes, I am. I'm catching the first train tomorrow. Instance: But, I ...

Luanda: ... and I'm not coming back.

Eustace: Oh, oh ... where are you going?

Lucinda: To ... to ... Hawaii.

Eustace: Oh darling.

Phillip: Excuse me, Mr. Jones. Can you help me?

Mr. Jones: Of course. What's the problem?

Pall: Well, I have to wear an overall but I can't find one.

Mr. Jones: That's easy. Why don't you look in the cupboard besides the washbasin? You'll find one there.

(sound of phone ringing)

Jean: 7824145. Jean Williamson speaking.

Tom: Oh, it's you, Jean. Sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?

Jean: I'm taking them to the doctor at twelve o'clock, but I'm sure they're going to be all right.

Tom: That's good. What about you?

Jean: Oh, I'm fine now. I'm going to bake a birthday cake for tomorrow. And ... I've got a camera for Peter and some records for Paul.

Tom: You spoil them. I'm going to open a savings account for them. They need to learn how to save money.

My grandfather lives with us. He is seventy years old and I like talking to him. Every day I go for a walk with him in the park. My grandfather has a dog. The dog's name is Nelson. Nelson is old and he has very short legs and bad eyes. But my grandfather likes him very much.

I have a small black and white television and I can get a good picture. But my brother has got a color television. It is bigger, heavier and more complicated than mine. My brother gets a better picture on his television than I do on mine. So when there is something very good on TV, I usually go and see my brother. Lesson 5

Instructor: Listen to these people. They are all taking things to be repaired. Of course, they want to know how much it will cost and how long it will take. Listen to their questions and write the answers you hear. Here is an example.

Woman: How much will it cost to repair this typewriter?

Male Assistant: About a pound.

Woman: That's not bad. But how long will it take?

Male Assistant: Only about a week.

Instructor: Look at the answers the assistant gives his customer. The first answer is 'about a pound.' The second answer is 'about a week.' Now listen to these dialogues and write the missing words in your book.

Dialogue A:

Man: Can you give me an estimate to repair this bicycle?

Female Assistant: I think it'll cost about twelve or thirteen pounds. Man: And how long will it take?

Female Assistant: A fortnight, more or less.

Dialogue B:

Woman: Would you have a look at this television set, please? Female Assistant: Yes, of course. Hmmm. How long have you had it?

Woman: About eight years. Can you tell me how much it'll cost to repair it?

Female Assistant: Well, the set's very old. It'll cost about fifty pounds. It's cheaper to buy a new one.

Dialogue C:

Man: How much do you think it'll cost to repair this typewriter? Female Assistant: Let me see. It's a 1960 model. About twenty pounds, I'm afraid.

Man: That's rather a lot. And how long will it take?

Female Assistant: About a month.

Man: Thank you. I'd like to think about it.

Instructor: Listen again to the customer from the typewriter shop. He thinks twenty pounds is rather a lot but he needs a typewriter... Then he remembers his friend, Tony. Tony has several typewriters. Bob, the customer, has an idea. He meets his friends, Tony. Listen to their conversation.

Dialogue D:

Tony: Hello, Bob. What's that heavy parcel you're carrying?

Bob: It's my old typewriter. I've just been to the shop. The assistant says it'll cost about twenty pounds to repair.

Tony: That's rather a lot. What are you going to do?

Bob: Well, you've got several typewriters. Could you lend me one? Tony: I'll have to think about it.

Instructor: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive so they both want to cycle to work. They are looking at advertisements.

Frank: What about this Curzon bike. It's very cheap. Only eighty pounds.

Peter: Yes, but the Anderson bike is even cheaper. It's sixty-five pounds.

Frank: Hmmm. How old is the Anderson one?

Peter: It's a 1977 model.

Frankie: The Curzon is a 1979 model. It's newer.

Instructor: Frank and Peter are still looking at advertisements. They can't decide which bike to buy.

Peter: The Anderson bike looks very comfortable.

Frank: Yes, but the Curzon looks bigger.

Pedro: I don't want a big bike. I want a comfortable one.

Frank: All right. The Anderson bike is good. But the Curzon is Better.

Instructor: Do you remember Regine? Where does she come from? Is she married? Where does she work? Listen to Regine speaking. Regine: My name is Regine. I'm German. I live in a small town. I'm not married. I live at home with my mother and father, my sister Heidi and my brother Rolf. I work in a department store. I sell writing paper, envelopes, ball pens, pencils and colored postcards. I walk to work every morning. I don't work on Saturday afternoon or Sunday and I have a three-week holiday in the summer. Instructor: Regine was seventeen then. Now she's twenty-two. Her life is very different. Listen to this television interview. Interviewer: Regine, at seventeen you worked in a big shop. Now you are the manager and you are only twenty-two. From seventeen to twenty-two. Five years to success. Can you tell us? The secret of your success?

Regine: The 'secret', as you call it, is work. When I was seventeen, I lived at home. I walked to the shop every morning. I saved my money and I went to evening classes. I worked in a good department and I sold so much that I got a good commission. I really wanted to be a success. Now I'm the manager. Interviewer: Congratulations, Regine. But please tell us ... do you like your job? Are you happier?

Regine: You are asking me two questions. The first answer is 'yes' and the second answer is definitely 'no'.

Good afternoon, my name is Schwartz. That is S-C-H-W-A-R-T-Z and I come from New York. My wife and I would like a double room with a shower. I have our passports here. We are hoping to stay for about a week. I have a question. Do you know where I can get two tickets for the performance at the theatre tonight?

On my first day in London I felt hungry, so I went into a restaurant and sat down at a table. I waited for ten minutes, but nobody came to serve me. Then I saw that there were no waiters. The customers stood in a queue and got their food themselves. That was my first experience of a self-service restaurant.

Lesson 6

—Is that Mr. Smith's son?

—No, it isn't. It's Mr. Morgan's son.

—Is he Irish?

—No, he isn't. He is Welsh.

—Where are your parents now?

—They are in Zagreb.

—Is that in Austria?

—No. It's in Y ugoslavia.

—Who is the girl by the door?

—It's Jone Smith.

—Is she a nurse?

—No. She's a librarian.

—My hat and coat, please. Here is my ticket.

—Thank you, sir. Here they are.

—These not mine. They are Mr. West's.

—I'm sorry, sir. Are these yours?

—Yes, they are. Thank you.

—Whose handbag is that?

—Which one?

—The big leather one.

—Oh, that's Miss Clark's.

—What are you looking at?

—I'm looking at some stamps.

—Are they interesting?

—Yes. They are very rare ones.

—Where's Miss Green at the moment?

—In her office.

—What's she doing there?

—She's typing, I think.

—Are there any pencils in the drawer? —No, I'm sorry. There aren't any.

—Are there any ball-point pens then.

—Yes. There are lots of ball-points.

—I need some oil, please.

—How much do you need, sir?

—Three pounds, please.

—Thank you, sir.

—Is there any shampoo in the cupboard?

—No, I'm sorry. There isn't any.

—Is there any soap, then?

—Yes. There is a whole pack of soap.

—Where does Miss Sue come from?

—She comes from Tokyo.

—What language does she speak, then?

—She speaks Japanese.

—What does Miss Jenkins do?

—She is a nurse.

—Where does she work?

—At the Westminster Hospital.

—Do you like your manager?

—Yes. He is nice and kind. Is yours kind, too?

—No. Mine is rather a brute.

—Oh, I'm sorry about that.

—Is anyone attending to you, sir?

—No. I should like to see some dressing gowns.

—What sort are you looking for, sir?

—I fancy a red, silk one.

Instructor: Henry wants tickets for Romeo and Juliet so he tries to telephone the box of office. First he hears: (wrong number tone). He has dialed the wrong number. Then he tries again. (busy tone) Henry is fed up but he must get some tickets. He tries again and finally, he gets through.

(sound of phone ringing, receiver picked up)

Clerk: Cambridge Theatre. Box Office.

Henry: Have you got any tickets for Romeo and Juliet for this Saturday evening?'

Clerk: Which performance? 5 pm or 8:30 pm?

Henry: 8:30 pm please.

Clerk: Sorry, that performance is sold out.

Henry: Well, have you got any tickets for the 5 pm performance? Clerk: Yes, we have tickets at 4.50 pounds, 5.50 pounds and 6 pounds.

Henry: I'd like to reserve two seats at 4.50 pounds, please.

Clerk: Right. That's two tickets at 4.50 pounds. Saturday, 5 pm performance. What's the name please?

Henry: Bishop. Henry Bishop.

Clerk: Thank you. You'll collect the tickets before 3 pm on Saturday, won't you?

Henry: Yes, of course. Thank you. Goodbye.

Clara: That number has been engaged for ages. Nobody can be that popular. I wonder if her number has been changed. I think I'll try again.

(Sound of dialing and ringing tone.)

Sue: 3346791.

Clara: Is that you, Sue?

Sue: Who's calling?

C1ara: This is Clara. Clara Ferguson. Don't you remember me? Sue: Clara! Of course I remember you. How are you? I haven't heard from you for at least two years. What are you doing? Clara: Nothing very exciting. That's one reason I'm ringing. I need some advice.

Sue: Advice. Hmm. That's a good one. I've just been sacked. Clara: There are the pips. Hang on, Sue.

Clara: What do you mean ... you've just been sacked? Sue, you're the most successful woman I know.

Sue: That's probably why I've been sacked. But let's talk about you. You said you needed some advice.

Clara: I certainly do. I wanted to ask you about interviews. Have you had a lot of them?

Sue: Yes, I have. Too many.

Clara: So, could you tell me the sort of questions you're usually asked?

Sue: Let me think. The first ten questions are almost always the same. I call them the 'whys', 'hows' and 'wheres'.

(Sound of pips.)

Clara: Not again. Don't go away, Sue. I've got one more coin. Clara: Are you there, Sue?

Sue: Yes, I'm still here.

Clara: Sorry, I didn't understand what you were telling me. Could you repeat it?

Sue: It's very boring, but here you are:

I'm always asked:

Why I want to leave my present job?

Why I am interested in the new job?

How I intend to get to work?

How long I intend to stay in the job?

Where I live?

Where I went to school?

How much I'm paid in my present job?

How much I expect to be paid in the new job?

Oh yes. I'm always asked if I'm married.

(Sound of pips.)

Clara: That's it, Sue. No more coins. I'll write to you soon ... and many thanks.

I am not going out with George again. Last week he invited me to go to a football match. I do not like football, so it was silly of me to say yes. We did not have seats, so we had to stand for two hours in the rain. I was cold and wet and I could not see a thing. So I asked George to take me home. He got very angry and said some very unpleasant things.

Last week the sun shone and it got quite hot. I decided to put on my light grey summer trousers. But I got a shock. I could not put them on. They were too small. It is possible that they got smaller during the winter, but I do not think so. I am afraid I got bigger. So I am going to eat less and I am going to take more exercise. I am definitely going to lose some weight.

Lesson 7

—Is that Mrs. Brown?

—No, it isn't. It's Mrs. Bright.

—Is she English? —No, she isn't. She is American.

—Where is Susan now?

—She is in Glasgow.

—Is Glasgow in England?

—No. It's in Scotland.

—Who is the man over there?

—It's Mr. Watson.

—Is he a teacher?

—No. He is a doctor.

—My bag, please. Here is my ticket. —Thank you, Madam. Here's your bag. —This is not my bag. It's Mrs. Brown's. —I'm sorry, Madam. Is this yours? —Yes, it is. Thank you.

—Excuse me. Is this your book? —No. It's not mine.

—Whose book is it, then?

—It's Pedro's, I think.

—Whose bicycle is that?

—Which one?

—The old green one.

—Oh, that's Robert's.

—What are you looking at?

—I'm looking at a photograph.

—Is it interesting?

—Yes, it's a picture of my girlfriend.

—Are there any oranges in the kitchen? —No, I'm sorry. There aren't any. —Are there any bananas, then? —Yes. There are plenty of bananas.

—I want some butter, please.

—How much do you want, Madam? —Half a pound, please.

—Thank you, Madam.

—Is there any cream in the refrigerator? —No. There isn't any, I'm afraid.

—Is there any milk, then?

—Yes, there is plenty of milk.

—Where does Pedro come from?

—He comes from Mexico City. —What language does he speak, then? —He speaks Spanish.

—What does your friend do?

—He is a bank clerk.

—Where does he work?

—At the Middleland Bank in Birmingham.

—Do you like your apple?

—Yes. It's nice and sweet. Is yours sweet, too?

—No. Mine is rather sour.

—Oh, I'm sorry about that.

—Can I help you, Madam?

—Yes. I want to see some cardigans.

—What size do you take, Madam?

—About fourteen inches, I think.

1. I really need some new curtains but I'm afraid I can't sew.

2. My problem is that I can't find a job. Managers always say my hair is too long.

3. I do love listening to the radio but I'm afraid my radio isn't working.

4. Just look at these shoes. They cost forty-five pounds last year and they have holes in them now.

5. Do you know anything about cars? My car is using too much petrol.

John Haslam is talking about his garden.

You know, I don't really like the country. It's too quiet. There's not enough movement, not enough action, not enough to do. But I'm like most other people: I need some peace and quiet sometimes, and this little garden is my peace and quiet. It's big enough for me. During the summer I may spend three or four hours out here. But even in the winter I may come out here for an hour or two at the weekends, if the weather's good. It's a good place to sit with my typewriter. And it's a good place to sit with a book and a drink. And do you know something? I spend as much time out of the house now as I did when I lived in the country. Funny, isn't it?

(Sound of radio playing. Telephone rings.)

Betty: Listen, Mum. The phone's ringing. Can I answer it?

Julie: Yes, of course. But please answer correctly.

(Receiver being picked up.)

Betty: (excited) Hello. This is Betty.

Male V oice; (confused pause) Uh ... good evening. Is that 789-6 double 4 3?

Betty: Yes, it is. Would you like to talk to my mother?

Male V oice: Well ... I'd like to talk to Mrs. Henderson ...

Betty: Just a moment. I'll tell her.

Julie: Mrs. Henderson speaking. Who's calling please?

Male V oice: This is Brian Murphy, Mrs. Henderson. I'm your new neighbor. I moved in yesterday.

Julie: Oh, good evening, Mr. Murphy. Welcome to Oak Lane. Can we give you any help?

Male V oice: Sorry to bother you, Mrs. Henderson, but I'd like to ask you some questions.

Julie: I'm never too busy to help a neighbor, Mr. Murphy. What would you like to know?

Male V oice: Well, first, could you tell me what time the milkman calls? And which day do the dustmen come? Who's the most dependable newsagent? (pause) Oh, yes ... where is the nearest police station?

Julie: My goodness, Mr. Murphy. You have got a lot of questions. Look, I have an idea. Why don't you come to tea tomorrow afternoon? Then we can meet you and answer all your questions. Male V oice: That's very kind of you, Mrs. Henderson. What time shall I come?

Julie: Any time after 3 o'clock. We look forward to meeting you. Goodbye.

Male V oice: Goodbye, Mrs. Henderson.

(Receiver being replaced.)

Everything changes. Once a lot of people went to the cinema to see silent films. Then when talking pictures started nobody wanted to see silent films any more. But people still went to the cinema and everybody knew the names of all the great film stars. Now we have television. People sit at home night after night watching their favorite programs. But what is going to happen to the cinema?

Dear Mr. Scott,

Thank you for your letter of 15th January. You say that you telephoned our office five times in two days and did not receive a reply.

I am sorry about this, but we have had problems with our telephone.

Yours sincerely,

D. Renton

Lesson 8

—Here comes my secretary. She is an extremely good-looking young woman, don't you think?

—Yes, but she isn't very good at her work.

—Perhaps you are right. But I like her all the same.

—I'm going to buy a new carpet.

—But you can't do that.

—Why can't I?

—We haven't got enough money.

—What are you going to do this afternoon?

—I'm going to weed the garden.

—Are you going to weed the garden tomorrow afternoon, too? —No. I'm going to paint the front door.

—I'm going to sit on this chair.

—But you mustn't.

—Why not?

—Because it's broken.

—Do you like roast chicken?

—Yes. I love it. Thank you.

—Do you prefer brown meat or white meat?

—I really don't mind. Thank you.

—Did you buy anything when you went to Paris?

—Yes. I bought a briefcase.

—What's it like?

—It's a large, leather one.

—Did you take a bus to the meeting place?

—No. I went in Richard's car.

—Did Susan go in Richard's car, too?

—No. She took a taxi.

—Excuse me, sir, is this your cigarette lighter?

—I beg your pardon?

—I said "Is this your cigarette lighter".

—Oh, yes, it is. Thank you so much.

—Not at all. It's a pleasure.

—Are you engaged, Margaret?

—Of course I'm not. Why do you ask, Nicholett?

—I only wanted to practice my English.

—Oh, I see. You want to make use of me.

—Good evening, and how have you spent the day?

—I serviced and cleaned the car till lunch time.

—And what did you do after lunch?

—I took the family into the country for a picnic.

—Hello, Tony, where have you been?

—Swimming.

—Who did you go with?

—I went with Mark and Elizabeth.

—Hello, why haven't you lit your cigar?

—I haven't brought my lighter.

—I would lend you mine, if you like.

—Thank you. That's very kind of you.

—Good evening. Can I help you?

—Yes. I have injured my ankle.

—What happened?

—I fell off a ladder last night.

—What are those trays made of?

—They are made of plastic.

—Are trays always made of plastic?

—No. They are sometimes made of wood or metal.

—What's wrong?

—I'm very thirsty.

—Why not buy a cup of coffee, then?

—Yes. That's a good idea. I will.

—Excuse me. But is it half past four yet?

—I'm sorry, but I haven't got a watch. Try the man with the walking stick. He has one.

—Thank you. I will.

2 01

Listen to these people talking about things they like, things they don't like and things they sometimes like.

Kurt is talking to Georgina.

Male: Do you like chocolates?

Female: It depends.

Instructor: Here is the question: Does she like chocolates? "Sometimes" is the correct answer.

Now listen to the next example and do the same.

Male: Would you like a chocolate?

Female: Not at the moment. Thanks.

Instructor: Here is the question: Does she like chocolates?

"Don't know" is the correct answer.

Here are more conversations.

(a)

Female: Do you like pop music?

Male: It depends.

Instructor: Does he like pop music?

(b)

Male: Would you like to come to a concert tonight?

Female: Sorry. I'm afraid I can't.

Instructor: Does she like pop concerts?

(c)

Male: Do you like good coffee?

Female: Mmmm. It's delicious.

Instructor: Does she like good coffee?

(d)

Female: Do you like English food?

Male: Not all of it.

Instructor: Does he like English food?

(e)

Male: Would you like a cup of tea?

Female: I'd rather have a cool drink, please.

Instructor: Does she like tea?

(f)

Female: Would you like an ice cream?

Male: Well ... I never eat ice cream.

Instructor: Does he like ice cream?

(g)

Male: Would you like to come to a football match tomorrow? Female: Football matches are usually awful.

Instructor: Does she like football matches?

(h)

Male: Would you like to come to the cinema this evening? Female: That would be lovely.

Instructor: Does she like the cinema?

Bob and Angela are window-shopping. The shop is closed, but they are talking about the sales next week. They are planning to buy a lot of things.

Bob: Look at that, Angela. True-Value are going to sell hi-fi's for 72.64 pounds. I'm going to buy one. We can save at least twenty pounds.

Angela: Yes, and look at the washing machines. They're going to sell some washing machines for 98.95 pounds. So we can save twenty-two pounds. A washing machine is more important than a hi-fi.

Bob: By the way, Angela. Do you know how much money we've got? About two hundred pounds, I hope.

Angela: Here's the bank statement. I didn't want to open it. Oh, dear.

Bob: What's the matter?

Angela: We haven't got two hundred pounds, I'm afraid.

Bob: Well, come on. How much have we got?

Angela: Only 150.16 pounds.

Susan is talking to Christine.

Susan: I hear you and James are engaged at last.

Christine: Yes, we are.

Susan: When are you getting married?

Christine: In the spring.

Susan: Oh, lovely. Where's the wedding going to be?

Christine: Well ... We're not sure yet, probably in St. Albans. Susan: Oh, yes, your parents live there, don't they?

Christine: Yes, that's right.

Susan: Where are you going to live?

Christine: We're going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in South London.

Susan: Are you going to give up your job?

Christine: Yes, probably, but I may look for another one when we've settled in.

I have a watch. It is a Swiss watch. It is not new and my friends are sometimes a little rude about it. They tell me to buy a new one. But I do not want a new one. I am very happy with my old watch. Last week it stopped. So I took it to the shop. I did not ask for an estimate. Today I went to get it. Do you know how much I had to pay? Five pounds. Five pounds just for cleaning a watch.

Have you ever thought what it is like to be one of those beautiful girls that you see on the front of fashion magazines? They meet interesting people, they travel to exciting places, and sometimes they make a lot of money. But they have to work hard. They often have to get up very early in the morning, and of course they have to be very careful about what they eat.

Lesson 9

—I'm going to clean the blackboard.

—But you can't do that.

—Why can't I?

—We haven't got a duster.

—I'm going to drink some of this milk.

—But you mustn't.

—Why not?

—Because it's sour.

—Excuse me, Madam, did you drop your glove?

—I beg your pardon?

—I said "Did you drop your glove".

—Oh, yes, I did. Thank you so much.

—Not at all. It's a pleasure.

—Where have you been?

—To the cinema.

—Who did you go with?

—I went with Jone Judge.

—What can I do for you?

—I have damaged my wrist, doctor.

—How did you do that?

—I fell on it while I was playing tennis. 06

—What's wrong?

—I have a pain in my chest.

—Why not go and see your doctor?

—Yes. That's a good idea. I will.

—What are you going to do this evening?

—I'm going to p1ay cards.

—Are you going to play cards tomorrow evening, too?

—No. I'm going to make a new dress.

—Do you like boiled eggs?

—Yes. I love them. Thank you.

—Do you prefer hard ones or soft ones?

—I really don't mind. Thank you.

—Did you buy anything when you were in the town?

—Yes. I bought a blouse.

—What's it like?

—It's a blue one with a high neck.

—Did you walk to the match?

—No. I went by car.

—Did John go by car, too?

—No. He cycled.

—Hello, and how did you spend the holiday?

—I played tennis till lunch time.

—What did you do after lunch?

—I went for a swim with John.

—Hello, why aren't you playing tennis?

—I haven't brought my racket.

—You can borrow mine, if you like.

—Oh, thank you. That's very kind of you.

—What are those shirts made of?

—They are made of cotton.

—Are shirts always made of cotton?

—No. They are sometimes made of wool or nylon.

Female: I've got two tickets for a volleyball match this evening. Why don't you come?

Male: Uh ... no, thanks. I ... I'm not very interested in volleyball. Female: Oh, why not? Have you ever seen it played?

Male: No, I haven't, but I really don't th...

Female: That's what I thought. You don't know what you're missing. Male: Don't I? Why?

Female: Because it's very fast, with lots of action.

Male: Really? Who's playing?

Female: Two of the best women's teams in the world, one from Finland and the other from Belgium.

Male: Hmm. It sounds exciting.

Female: Yes, it is! Very!

Male: Hmm. Well, perhaps I'll come after all.

Female: Good! Now ... uh ... could you ... uh ... could I have five pounds, please?

Male: Five pounds? What for?

Female: Your ticket, of course. I bought two of them in advance, hoping I'd persuade you to come with me.

Male: Oh ... uh ... You know, I've just remembered something. Female: What?

Male: I've got to see some friends this evening.

Female: Oh ... I see ... I mean ... you won't be coming, after all, then?

Male: No, not unless...

Female: Unless what?

Male: Perhaps you could let me have the ticket for a bit less? Let's say three pounds.

Female: But you said you had to meet some friends!

Male: Come on. I was only joking. Here's your five pounds. Of course I'll come.

sound of telephone ringing)

Tom: Tom Haley speaking.

Philip: Hello, Tom. It's Philip. I waited for a phone call from you but I can't wait any longer. Tell me about your first week.

Tom: Hmmmmmm. It wasn't easy.

Philip: Wasn't it? Why? What did you have to do?

Tom: On Monday and Tuesday, I lifted heavy boxes. On Wednesday, I put hundreds of bottles and tins and packets on shelves.

Philip: Was it boring?

Tom: Yes, very boring. And I dropped a lot of boxes.

Philip: Did you break anything?

Tom: Oh, just a few jars of jam and a lot of bottles of tomato juice. Philip: Ugh. What a mess. So tell me about Thursday.

Tom: I'm afraid I was two hours late ... and the supervisor was really angry. Then I put price labels on bottles and tins and packets. Very confusing.

Philip: Did you put the right labels on them?

Tom: Not always. I made one or two mistakes.

Philip: Only one or two? What did you do on Friday and Saturday? Tom: I didn't do very much. I was fed up. The supermarket was open until 9 pm. They wanted me to work overtime but I went home at six.

Philip: I see. Have you still got a job?

Tom: I don't know. I have to see the supervisor tomorrow.

Philip: Well, you'd better get up early. Good luck!

1. I hate the stairs. Sometimes the lift isn't working and you have to use the stairs. I can't get up the stairs by myself; it's my back, you see. Jane, my friend, lives on the ground floor, that's much easier. Nearly every morning I stop there for a cup of tea before I come back up here.

2. I don't mind living in a tall building. I don't mind the stairs. I quite like the exercise. Of course, it's difficult for older people but I don't mind if you live on the top floor, like Mrs. Green, it's not easy. And I don't like the ground floor; I don't think it's safe. But I like my place. I've got three floors below me and three above, I feel very safe. My Mum lives here too, on the ground floor.

3. Alice comes every morning. Well, nearly every morning. She's not young any more, you see, she's seventy-eight next birthday, and it's difficult for her to walk up to the top floor. I can't go up; I can't move. It's my leg; I've got a bad leg. Carol comes to see me sometimes. She lives here too, you know, in another flat. She's my daughter.

We are going to Scotland for our holiday. We are leaving early on Saturday morning and I hope we will get to York about eleven o'clock. We are spending the night in York, then on Sunday we are driving up to Scotland. We are going to stay at a lovely little hotel near a lake. Of course we will probably get some rain, but I am sure we will have a fantastic holiday. 02

People often ask me for my telephone number. But I have not got a telephone, so I tell them to ring me at work. Why don't I have a telephone? I think the telephone is expensive and I prefer to write a letter. There aren't many people I want to speak to in the evening and I do not want to speak to anybody at breakfast time. When I want to use the telephone in the evening, I can always use the box at the end of the road.

Lesson 10

—Can I help you?

—Yes, please. I'd like some instant coffee.

—Certainly. How much would you like?

—A large jar, please.

—That's a very nice cardigan. Is it new?

—Yes. It was very cheap. I got it in a sale.

—I like it very much. It suits you very well.

—Oh, thank you.

—Do you read many novels?

—Yes. I suppose I've read about four novels this year.

—I see. And what was the last novel you read?

—Let me see. It was A Man in Havana.

—And when did you read it?

—I read it on Tuesday evening.

—Why did you read it?

—Well ...

—Do you smoke?

—Yes, I do.

—How long have you been smoking for?

—Six years.

—And how many cigarettes have you smoked during that time? —Thousands!

—I was just about to have a swim when I saw the shark!

—That's nothing. I was in the middle of swimming when I saw the shark.

—What happened?

—I started swimming for the shore, of course.

(Yvonne Deraine is staying at the Hotel Noptune. She goes to the Reception Desk and asks:)

Yvonne: Can I have breakfast in my room?

Clerk: Certainly, madam. Breakfast is served in your room from 7 o'clock until 10. Here is the menu.

Yvonne: Thank you. (looks at the menu) I'd like to have the Continental Breakfast.

Clerk: Yes, madam. And at what time would you like it? Yvonne: About half past eight, I think.

Clerk: 8:30. Very good, madam. And what kind of fruit juice would you like? We have pineapple, orange, grapefruit ...

Yvonne: I think I'd like the pineapple please.

Clerk: Pineapple juice. And would you prefer tea or coffee? Yvonne: Coffee please.

Clerk: Thank you very much. Goodnight.

* * *

(At 8:30 the next morning, there is a light tap at Yvonne's door.) Yvonne: Y-es. Come in.

Maid: I've brought you your breakfast, madam.

Yvonne: Oh yes. Thank you. Could you put it on the desk over there please?

Maid: Shall I pour you a cup of coffee straight away, madam? Yvonne: No, thanks. I'll pour it myself in a minute.

Maid: Is there anything else, madam?

Yvonne: No-no, I don't think so, thank you.

Eddie is talking to Tom.

Eddie: Have you ever been really frightened?

Tom: I suppose so, once or twice.

Eddie: Can you remember when you were most frightened?

Tom: That isn't difficult.

Eddie: What happened?

Tom: Well, we used to have a favorite picnic place beside a lake. We had a boat there. I was there with some friends and I decided to swim to a little island. It didn't look far and I started swimming ... but half way across I realised it was a lot further than I thought. I was getting very tired. I shouted. Luckily my friends heard me and brought the boat. I thought I was going to drown. I've never been more frightened in my life.

Should school children take part-time jobs?

This is a discussion which will appear in a magazine.

Editor: This month our panel looks at part-time jobs. Are they good for school children or not?

Headmaster: Definitely not. The children have got two full-time jobs already: growing up and going to school. Part-time jobs make them so tired they fal1 asleep in class.

Mrs. Barnes: I agree. I know school hours are short, but there's homework as well. And children need a lot of sleep.

Mr. Barnes: Young children perhaps, but some boys stay at school until they're eighteen or nineteen. A part-time job can't harm them. In fact, it's good for them. They earn their pocket-money instead of asking their parents for it. And they see something of the world outside school.

Businessman: You're absolutely right. Boys learn a lot from a part-time job. And we mustn't forget that some families need the extra money. If the pupils didn't take part-time jobs they couldn't stay at school.

Editor: Well, we seem to be equally divided: two for, and two against. What do our readers think?

Philip Andrew is 16 and he is about to leave school. He comes to me for advice every week. He is looking for an interesting job and he would like good wages. One of his friends works in a supermarket. Another friend works in a factory. Philip thinks supermarket jobs are not well paid. And factory jobs are boring.

And finally, some news from the United States. David Thomas, the Californian pop singer, is sixteen today and he is giving a party for sixty guests. His young friends have bought him a Rolls-Royce, the most expensive one they could find. David is famous because he is the fastest driver and the youngest pop star in the state of California. He is flying to Paris tomorrow.

Lesson 11

—What are you going to do after this lesson?

—I'm probably going to have a cup of tea. What about you? —Oh, I'm going to the post office.

—I see.

—Can you come and see me at nine o'clock?

—I'm afraid not. You see, I'm meeting Mr. Green at nine.

—I hear you are playing at a concert tomorrow. How do you feel about it?

—Oh, I'm really worried about it.

—I'm not surprised. So would I be.

—What are your plans for tomorrow, Brenda?

—Well, first, I'm going to do the washing up.

—Poor you! While you're doing the washing up, I'll be having breakfast in bed.

—It's alright for some people.

—I'd like to withdraw fifty pounds from my deposit account. —Certainly. Would you please sign this form?

—Oh, yes. There you are.

—How would you like the money?

—In fives, please.

—Fine. Here you are.

—Thanks. Goodbye.

—How are you, Brenda?

—Fine, apart from the backache.

—Oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear that.

—Yes. My back's killing me.

—Oh, I hope you'll soon feel better.

—Thanks.

Man: Waitress! This meat is like old leather! It's enough to break every tooth in your head.

Waitress: Perhaps you'd like to change your order, sir. The sirloin is very tender.

Woman: John, look what that waiter's gone and done! Spilt soup all over my new dress!

Waiter: I'm terribly sorry, madam. Perhaps if I could sponge it with a little warm water...

Man: Leave it alone, man. You'll only make it worse.

Woman: I want to speak to the Manager!

Waiter: Very good, madam.

Manager: I do apologize for this unfortunate accident, madam. If you would like to have the dress cleaned and send the bill to us, we will be happy to take care of it.

Woman: Oh no, it doesn't matter. Forget it. It probably won't stain very much.

Man: Waiter, this just won't do. This wine's got a most peculiar flavor.

Waiter: Yes, sir. I'll take it back. Perhaps you would like to choose another wine instead, sir?

—Hello.

—Hello. Who's that?

—It's me.

—Who's me?

—Why, me, of course.

—Yes, I know. It's you. But who are you?

—I've told you who I am. I am ME.

—I know you are you, but I still don't know who you are. Anyway, I don't want to talk to you whoever you are. I really wanted Mrs. Jones.

—Who do you want?

—Mrs. Jones!

—Mrs. Jones? Who's Mrs. Jones?

—Why, Mrs. Jones lives where you are, doesn't she?

—There is no Mrs. Jones here. What number do you want?

—I want Bournemouth, 650283.

—This is Bournemouth, 650823.

—Oh, dear, I am sorry. I must have dialed the wrong number.

—It's quite alright.

—I'll try dialing again. Sorry to have troubled you.

—It's quite alright. Goodbye.

—Goodbye.

Two old men are talking about the days gone by. Listen.

—The beer's just like water. They don't make it as strong as they used to.

—No. Things aren't what they used to be, are they?

—The pubs aren't any good nowadays.

—No. But they used to be good when we were young.

—The trouble is that the young people don't work hard.

—No, but they used to work hard when we were young.

Ten years ago, I loved watching television and listening to pop records. I hated classical music. But I liked playing tennis. Five years ago I still liked playing tennis, but I loved classical music. Now I prefer classical music. I like playing squash. But I hate television.

Mr. Davies is talking to his son Martin.

Mr. Davies: (quietly) Why aren't you doing your homework? Martin: I'll do it later, Dad. I must get these chords right first. Our group's playing in a concert on Saturday.

Mr. Davies: (laughs) Oh, is it? You'll be making records next, will you?

Martin: We hope so. The man from 'Dream Discs' is coming to the concert. So I'd better play well.

Mr. Davies: You'd better get on with your homework! You can practise all day Saturday.

Martin: Oh, Dad. You don't understand at all. This concert could change my life.

Mr. Davies: It certainly could! You've got exams next month. Important ones. If you don't get a good certificate, you won't get a decent job.

Martin: (rudely) I don't need a certificate to play the guitar. And I don't want a boring old job in a bank either.

Mr. Davies: (angrily) Oh, don't you? Whose boring old job paid for this house? And for that guitar?

Martin: (sighs) Yours, I know. But I'd rather be happy than rich.

Letter Dictation. Write your address, your phone number and the date.

The letter is to Winnipeg Advanced Education College. Winnipeg, W-I-double N-I-P-E-G, Advanced Education College, Hillside Drive, Winnipeg.

Dear Sir or Madam. Please send me details of your courses in Computer Programming. New line. Thanking you in advance. Yours faithfully, and then sign your name.

(Your address)

(Your phone number)

(Date)

Winnipeg Advanced Education College,

Hillside Drive,

Winnipeg

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please send me details of your courses in computer Programming.

Thanking you in advance.

Yours faithfully,

Your name

Write your address, your phone number and the date. To Sea View Hotel. Sea View, S-E-A V-I-E-W Hotel, Harbor Road, Cork, Ireland.

Dear Sir or Madam. I would like to book a double room with bath for two weeks from the first to the fourteenth of August inclusive. New line. I look forward to receiving your confirmation. Yours faithfully and then sign your name.

(Your address)

(Your phone number)

(Date)

Sea View Hotel,

Harbor Road,

Cork,

Ireland

Dear Sir or Madam,

I would like to book a double room with bath for two weeks from the 1st to the 14th of August inclusive.

I look forward to receiving your confirmation.

Yours faithfully,

Your name

Lesson 12

—Do you think you could stop whistling? I'm trying to write an essay.

—Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you were in the other room.

—Is it alright if I leave my rucksack on the back seat?

—Yes, of course. Go ahead.

—And would you mind if I took off my shoes? My feet are killing me.

—Well, I'd rather you didn't. It's a rather hot day.

—Hello, Charles, I haven't seen you all day. What have you been doing?

—Actually I've been working on my first novel.

—Oh, yes. How far have you got with it?

—Well, I thought of a good title, and I made a list of characters, and I've designed the front cover.

—Have you started writing it yet?

—Oh, yes. I've written two pages already.

—Only two?

—Well, yes. I haven't quite decided yet what happens next.

—I saw an accident yesterday.

—What were you doing at the time?

—I was queuing for the cinema.

—And what did you do when you saw the accident?

—I rushed forward to see if I could help.

—Hmm. You are a good squash player. How long have you been playing?

—I have been playing since the beginning of the last term. What about you?

—Me? Oh, I've been playing about two years now. But I'm still not very good.

—I've got a watch with a silver strap.

—That's nothing. I've got one with a gold strap.

—I've got a watch that tells you the date.

—That's nothing. I've got one that tells you the date and the day.

Woman: Look at these glasses, this one's even got lipstick on it. Waiter: I'm very sorry, madam. I'll bring you clean ones right away.

Man: Ah, Head Waiter, I want to have a word with you.

Head Waiter: Yes, sir. Is there something wrong, sir?

Man: Something wrong? I should think there is something wrong. My wife and I have been kept here waiting nearly an hour for our meal!

Head Waiter: I'm terribly sorry about that, sir. Our staff has been kept unusually busy this evening. I'll see to it personally myself. Now, if you wouldn't mind just telling me what you ordered.

Woman: This coffee is practically cold.

Waiter: I am sorry, madam. I'll bring you a fresh pot straight away. 2

This table shows the number of commuters into central London between 7:00 am and 10:00 am daily. The total number is 1,023,000. Of these, 405,000 travel by underground—that's 29% of the total, and 28% travel by British Rail—that's 391,000 people daily. 10% use both rail and underground, and 10%, 99,000 people, travel by bus. That means a total of 788,000 people, 77%, on public transport. The remainder use private transport. 197,000 come by car and the rest come either by motorbike or bicycle. This means 4% come by motorbike or bicycle, and 19% by car.

Mrs. Nicholas went away for a fortnight. Before she went, she called in at the local police station and talked to the policeman on duty.

Mrs. Nicholas: I'm going away to the seaside for a few days and I'd like you to keep an eye on my home while I'm away. Policeman: Certainly, Madam. What's your name and address? Mrs. Nicholas: The name's Nicholas, and the address is 14 Spring Vale.

Policeman: Thank you. You'll lock all the doors, and make sure all the windows are shut, won't you?

Mrs. Nicholas: Of course.

Policeman: And you'll remember to cancel the milk.

Mrs. Nicholas: Yes, I've already done that.

Policeman: And the papers.

Mrs. Nicholas: Yes.

Policeman: And you won't leave any ladders about.

Mrs. Nicholas: No, we haven't got a big ladder.

Policeman: That's fine. Are you friendly with the people next door? Mrs. Nicholas: Yes, we are.

Policeman: Well, I think you'd better tell them you're going away, too. Ask them to give us a ring if they see or hear anything suspicious.

Mrs. Nicholas: Yes, I will. Thank you.

(There is a party in progress and one person A is standing by the drinks table serving drinks. B approaches and A offers her a drink.) B: Aha, I thought you might be here.

A: Ah, hello. How are you?

B: Not bad. How are you?

A: All right, I suppose.

B: What are you drinking?

A: Some sort of wine. Do you want some?

B: No, I think I'd prefer beer. Have they got any?

A: Yes, there's some over there.

(B pours out a drink.)

B: Well, what do you think of the party?

A: It's not bad. I'm not really in the mood for a party, though.

B: Why's that?'

A: I don't know, really. I suppose I'm a bit tired.

(During the last exchange C has approached the table to get a drink.

A offers C a drink but accidentally drops it.)

A: Oh, sorry about that.

C: (annoyed) I should think so!

A: Don't worry. It's not too bad.

C: What do you mean? It's gone all over my trousers—I only bought them last week.

A: There's no need to shout.

C: (loudly) I'm not shouting.

A: Yes, you are.

C: (very loudly) No, I'm not!

B: (wanting to calm the situation) Look, look, why don't you dry them with this?

C: (ignoring B) You should watch what you're doing!

A: What do you mean? It was your fault!

B: How about another drink? (C ignores B.)

C: Anyway, don't I know you?

B: Do you want another drink? (C ignores B.)

A: You might do.

C: You didn't go to St. Mark's School, did you?

A: Yes, I did actually.

C: Yes, I remember now. You were going out with that awful girl, weren't you?

A: What do you mean?

C: You know, the one with the big nose. What happened to her? A: We got married, actually. In fact, that's her over there.

C: Yes ...

1. A woman went into a bar and asked for a glass of water. The barman pointed a gun at her. She thanked him and went out.

2. A man was found lying dead in the middle of a desert. He had a pack on his back.

3. A woman dialed the number on the telephone. Someone answered and said, "Hello." She put the phone down with a happy smile.

4. A man is found dead in the room. There is no furniture, and all the doors and windows are locked from the inside. There is a pool

of water on the floor.

5. There is a man on the bed and a piece of wood on the floor. The second man comes into the room with sawdust on his hands, smiles and goes out again.

Lesson 13

—Can I help you, sir?

—We want a meal.

—What sort of meal? A hot one or a cold one?

—A salad, I think.

—Which one, sir? A ham or a beef salad?

—What's this sort of salad in English?

—Which one are you looking at, sir?

—That one over there, next to the bread rolls.

—That's a beef salad, sir.

—Thank you. Is there any rye bread?

—No, I'm sorry. There are plenty of rolls.

—Excuse me, sir, where do you come from?

—We come from Copenhagen.

—You speak English very well.

—Thank you.

—What are you doing at the moment?

—We're visiting London.

—What do you both do?

—We are teachers.

—Do you like your salad?

—Yes. It's nice and fresh. Is yours good, too?

—No. Mine is rather tasteless.

—You need some salt and some olive oil.

—Allow me to fetch you a chair.

—Thank you, but I've just asked the waiter to get me one.

—Let me get you a drink, then.

—Thank you again, but look, John's bringing me one now.

—I don't seem to be very useful, do I?

—Don't say that. There's always another time, you know.

Man: Three gin and tonics please.

Waitress: I'm sorry, sir, but we're not allowed to serve drinks before twelve o'clock midday. Would you like me to bring you something else? Some coffee?

Man: Waiter, this table-cloth is a disgrace. It's covered with soup stains.

Waiter: Oh, I'm so sorry, sir. It should have been changed before. If you'll just wait one moment ...

Man: Waiter. I can't quite understand how you manage to get ten marks plus twelve marks plus sixty-five marks fifty pennies to add up to one hundred and seventy-seven marks fifty pennies. Waiter: One moment, I'll just check it, sir. You're quite right, sir. I can't understand how such a mistake could have been made. I do apologize, sir.

01 Interviewer: Now let's go back to your first novel, Rag Doll. When did you write that?

Writer: Rag Doll, yes. I wrote that in 1960, a year after I left school. Interviewer: How old were you then?

Writer: Um, eighteen? Yes, eighteen, because a year later I went to Indonesia.

Interviewer: Mm. And of course it was your experience in Indonesia that inspired your film Eastern Moon.

Writer: Yes, that's right, although I didn't actually make Eastern Moon until 1978.

Interviewer: And you worked in television for a time too.

Writer: Yes, I started making documentaries for television in 1973, when I was thirty. That was after I gave up farming. Interviewer: Farming?

Writer: Yes, that's right. You see, I stayed in Indonesia for eight years. I met my wife there in 1965, and after we came back we bought a farm in the West of England, in 1970. A kind of experiment, really.

Interviewer: But you gave it up three years later.

Writer: Well, yes. You see it was very hard work, and I was also very busy working on my second novel, The Cold Earth, which came out in 1975.

Interviewer: Yes, that was a best-seller, wasn't it?

Writer: Yes, it was, and that's why only two years after that I was able to give up television work and concentrate on films and that sort of thing. And after that ...

Shop Assistant: Harling's Hardware.

Customer: Hello. I'd like to buy a new fridge. I can't afford a very expensive one, and it mustn't be more than 140 cm high.

Shop Assistant: Right. I think I have one here. Wait a moment. Yes, here we are. It's 50 cm wide and 130 cm high.

Customer: Oh. And how much is it?

Shop Assistant: It's one hundred and twenty-nine pounds, very cheap.

Customer: I'll come over and have a look at it.

A: Good morning. Can I help you?

B: Yes. I'd like to find my perfect partner.

A: I see. Well, if you could just answer a few questions?

B: Certainly.

A: First of all, what age would you like your partner to be?

B: About twenty. Not more than twenty-five, anyway.

A: Okay. And what sort of build?

B: What do you mean?

A: Well, would you like someone who is very slim or would you prefer someone rather more plump?

B: Ah, I see what you mean. I don't think I mind, actually.

A: And what about height?

B: Oh, not too tall.

A: So, medium-height?

B: Yes, and long hair.

A: Any particular color?

B: No. As long as it's long, it doesn't matter what color.

A: Good. Now, is there anything else at all?

B: Well, obviously I'd like someone good-looking.

A: Well, we'll see what we can do. Would you like to fill in this form in the next room and I'll call you soon.

(enters C)

C: Hello. Is this the Perfect Partners office?

A: That's right.

C: I'm interested in meeting someone new.

A: Well, you've certainly come to the right p1ace. What sort of person are you looking for?

C: Oh, someone tall, dark and handsome.

A: I see. And what sort of age?

C: Oh, mid-twenties, I suppose.

A: Well, I might have just the person for you. Could I just ask how

old you are?

C: Twenty-four.

A: Good. Could you just wait here a minute?

(C puzzled)

(A goes and fetches B)

A: This doesn't usually happen, but I think I've found just the person for you.

B: Oh, no!

C: Not you!

B: What are you doing here?

C: I think I should be asking you that.

B: Well, I just wanted to ... (interrupted by A)

A: Excuse me, but what's going on?

C: That's my husband.

B: And that's my wife.

A: But you're just right for each other, from what you told me. (Pause)

B: Yes ... I see what you mean.

C: I suppose it's true. You are what I'm looking for.

B: Oh, darling. Why did we ever leave each other?

C: I don't know, but it's not too late, is it?

B: No. (they embrace)

A: Excuse me.

B & C: (surprised) Sorry?

A: That'll be twenty-five pounds please!

47 Riverside Road, London SE1 4LP.

10th May, 1989

Dear Chris,

Thanks for your letter. I'm sorry I haven't answered it sooner but writing is difficult at the moment. I fell off my bike last week and broke my arm. It isn't anything very serious and I'll be OK in a few weeks.

Your holiday sounds fantastic. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Someone at work went to Jamaica last year and had a wonderful time. When are you going exactly? I hope you'll have good weather.

There isn't really much more news from here. I'll write a longer letter in a few weeks. Send me a postcard and give my regards to everyone.

Yours

Kim

Lesson 14

—I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first.

—I'll just see what there is.

—I want to go economy, and I'd prefer the morning.

—Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 0920.

—What time do I have to be there?

—The coach leaves for the airport at 0815.

—You must have some more chicken.

—No, thanks. I'm supposed to be slimming.

—Can't I tempt you?

—Well, maybe I could manage a very small piece.

—I expect you could do with a cup of tea, couldn't you? —I'd rather have a cup of coffee, if you don't mind.

—Milk and sugar?

—A milky one without sugar, please,

—What would you like to drink?

—A black coffee for me, please.

—How about something to eat?

—Yes, I'd love a portion of that strawberry tart.

—Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress's eye.

—Can I take your order, sir?

—Yes. I'd like to try the steak, please.

—And to follow?

—Ice cream, please.

—Can I help you, madam?

—Is there a bank at this hotel?

—Yes, madam, the International Bank has an office on the ground floor of the hotel.

—Is it open yet?

—Yes, madam, the bank is open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am till 3 pm.

—Thank you.

—Can I still get breakfast in the brasserie?

—Yes, sir, if you hurry you can just make it—breakfast is served until 10:30.

—How soon do I have to leave my room?

—Normally it's by 12 noon on the day of your departure.

—Well, you see, my plane doesn't go till half past five tomorrow afternoon.

—I see. Which room is it, madam?

—Room 577—the name is Browning.

—Ah yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep the room till 3 pm if you wish.

—Oh, that's nice. Thank you very much.

Conversation 1:

Mrs. Henderson has just answered the telephone. Frank wasn't in so she had to take a message for him. Listen to the conversation and look at the message she wrote.

Julie: 789 6443. Who's calling, please?

Paul: Paul Clark here. Can I speak to Mr. Henderson, please? Julie: Sorry, he's out at the moment. Can I take a message?

Paul: Yes, please. Could you tell him that his car will be ready by 6 pm on Thursday?

Julie: Yes, of course. I'll do that. What's your number, in case he wants to ring you?

Paul: 2748 double 53.

Julie: (repeating) 2 ... 7 ... 4, 8 ... double 5 ... 3. Thank you. Goodbye.

Conversation 2:

Male: 268 7435. Who's calling?

Female: This is Helen Adams. Could I speak to my husband? Male: Sorry, Mr. Adams is out. Can I take a message?

Female: Could you tell him that my mother is arriving on Thursday? At about 1 pm.

英语初级听力教师用书

Lesson One Section One: Tapescript. Dialogue 1: —Hello, I want a cab. —OK. What address is it —1120 East 32nd Street. —Right. The cab will be there in a few minutes. Dialogue 2: —What’s your job —I’m an accountant. —Oh！ Do you enjoy it —No. I don’t really like it.It’s boring. Dialogue 3: —Where do you come from —Indonesia. —Oh！ Which part —Jakarta. —Really Dialogue 4: —Can you speak German —Yes, I can. I speak it very well. —Where did you learn it —I lived in Germany when I was a child. —What else can you speak —Well, I know a little Italian. Dialogue 5: —I think a businessman should be good-looking.—No, I don’t agree. Dialogue 6: —Would you like a drink —No, thank you. I don’t drink. —Are you sure —Yes. I’m quite sure. Thank you very much.—What about a soft drink then —Oh, alright. Lemonade would be fine. Dialogue 7: —Thank you very much for the meal. —Not at all. I’m glad you could come. —You must come and have a meal with me some time.—Yes. That would be nice. Dialogue 8:

初级英语听力练习精选合集

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Lesson 1 My name is Robert. I am eighteen years old and I am French. I am not married. Sylvia is small and fair. She is seventeen and she is a student. The tall boy with fair hair is eighteen years old and he comes from Sweden. He works in a record（唱片）shop. The small boy with dark hair is seventeen. He is Spanish, but he does not live in Spain. He lives in France. He works in a hotel. Full stop 句号 Comma 逗号 Lesson 2 My name is Daniel. I am French. I live in a small town. I work in a hotel, but I do not live in the hotel. I live with my parents. My home is near the hotel, so I walk to work every day. There is some sugar, there is some coffee and there is a lot of tea, but there is not much jam（果酱）. There are some tomatoes, but there are not any eggs or biscuits（饼干）and there is not much milk. So we want jam, eggs, biscuits and milk. Lesson 3 Section One spill v. 溢出, 洒, 使 ... 流出, 泄漏 Don't cry for spilt milk. launderette n. (装有投币洗衣机的)自动洗衣店 soap powder Section Two A. A: Do you love me? B: I'm very fond of you. A: Yes, but do you love me? B: Uh ... You mean a lot to me. A: Why won't you answer my question? B: What question? A: Do you love me? Come on! I want to know. B: I care for you very deeply. You know that. A: That isn't the same thing! B: What kind of answer do you expect? A: The truth! I want the truth! B: How can I possibly answer such a question?

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